Day 66 though Day 76

Day 66, March 7

Joshua was getting some reading done while wearing his hat. He wanted to wear his hat so, " Puppy Jack doesn't eat it because he can't reach it up here."

Evelyn's first time in the Exersaucer. Her feet didn't even touch, but she loved it. Also one of her first times in the church nursery.

Snuggle time with my super-sleeper. Warning: do not attempt to wake this guy up. Wait till he is ready himself or he will be super grumpy.

Day 67, March 8

Another example of the difference between my big boys. Plate on the left belongs to Joshua: ate all of the noodles. On the right, Caleb's plate shows how he ate his shrimp and carrots. J likes his carbs. Caleb prefers protein. Every meal.

Put the playpen up finally. It's only slightly dangerous for them to be in there together when they wack each other with a toy or foot.

 Day 68, March 9
Proof that the magic fairy does not exist: she didn't come clean this mess of beans up while I was away from the house for 11 hours today (babies had an appointment south of Nashville, had to hit up a consignment sale, then Bible study. Long day.) I left the kitchen like that this morning, and what do you know it still looked like that at 9:30 p.m.

Day 69, March 10

My tired husband fell asleep with the light on again. Tonight he watched all 4 kids so I could go to a coffee for battalion wives. So good of him.

Day 70, March 11

Twin play time. Sometimes I'm nervous to let them play together. I always think someone is going to lose an eye. But they usually just end up chewing on each other's hands.

Day 71, March 12

Rainy day outside. Since we are stuck inside, Joshua insists that he doesn't need clothes to keep him warm. Just this blanket and some socks.

Day 72, March 13

6 kids in one shot. I need to work on the boys' sense of hospitality. They beg for friends to come over then are too rough and tumble for the poor girls.

Meadow and Caleb being sweeties

Day 73, March 14
Do not let this innocent face fool you. Even though his sister sleeps through the night, Gideon will have no problem waking me every two hours. I have to keep reminding myself it's because he's in pain (silent reflux) and not because he hates for me to sleep. Sometimes I take it personally, though.

Day 74, March 15

Cutie pies sharing a ride while I did the CrossFit warm up in the garage. Too bad the warm up was all I had time for before Gideon wanted some sitting-upright time.

Day 75, March 16

So happy to see these in front of my house. Spring has been long in coming

Day 76, March 17

They do absolutely everything together. I realized that I've been treating them like twins, too. Weird.

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Day 59 through Day 65

Day 59, February 28

I took  Caleb to pick out some candy with his birthday money. It took about 11 minutes for him to decide. I didn't even show him the chocolate aisle. Strangely, he ended up with the orange slices.

Day 60, March 1

Hoping for wind, but not waiting for it. The kite was the other thing he bought with his birthday money. We walked past some expensive Legos but he said, "I probably have enough Legos. I don't need to spend my money on more. How about this kite?" It was $3. Yes!

Day 61, March 2

A recurring theme at our house: if someone chanes to be at our house around bedtime, he or she will get roped into reading a book or two.

Day 62, March 3

A tired baby not willing to give up the fight for a later better time. I will win, Gideon.  You will go to sleep by 7:30.

Day 63, March 4

Dad sent a dino kit for the boys to make.

The triceratops lost his head a few times, to Joshua's delight and Caleb's dismay.

Joshua showed the dino to Evelyn. He gave it to her then was pretty upset because he didn't understand, "Why she eat it!?"

Day 64, March 5

So many Supermen, one family.

Day 65, March 6

I don't get many pics of all four.

Joshua LOVES Evelyn and is pretty protective of her. (I know, I know that Gideon is wearing the same outfit as yesterday. It happens sometimes around here.)

Joshua was dance-dancing with his "sa-word."

Looks like I will have a protege. Joshua took this shot of his brother.

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Days 49 through 58

Day 49, February 18 

My littlest sister Katie drove all the way to see us for Caleb's birthday. I had two very excited boys.

Day 50, February 19

Caleb's birthday cake, before it went into the oven.

Day 51, February 20

Caleb's 4th birthday cake at the party.

Other shots from the party:

The kids made and decorated guitars out of little gift boxes and rubber bands, with a little help.

The pinata. Sounded like a good idea.

Brooke got it in the kisser, sending out a spray of candy. You can see the pinata pros already gathering booty.

Caleb was the less-than-gracious-host stockpiling his candy under his bottom. Yep. He' sitting on his stash to make sure no one takes it. I think he suffered from a case of "Too-Much-Birthday." He was a little overwhelmed by the attention and activity of the day.

The day ended well, though with new pajamas and time with the family before bed.

Day 52, February 21

Caleb and Katie glamming up the McDonald's playground.

Caleb got to choose where we went for lunch. Thankfully his birthday choice only happens once a year. 

My oldest is 4. I no longer have 4 under 4. We're so close to being on easy street, right?

Day 53, February 22

Pedicure with a baby boy in my lap.

Day 54, February 23

"Can Miss Robin read our story?"

And of course she did. We miss her!

Day 55, February 24

My babies are 5 months old today! I still keep thinking that they are 2 months old and should stay asleep in their carseats when we go quiet places like church. Yet it feels like they've always been in my life.

Day 56, February 25

I put the twins on the floor for some tummy time. I looked over later and saw them playing together. Then Gideon got Evelyn with the ol' Fish-hook.

Of course he followed it up with a sweet face-touch.

Day 57, February 26

Can I will spring to come if I decorate like Easter is tomorrow?

(It was freezing cold.)

Day 58, February 27

Second date night since the twins were born. Went to an amazing house show by Waterdeep and we talked to Don Chaffer after. I loved going with Kevin and listening to the music he introduced me to 8 years ago and we have been listening to since.

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